Sports Nutrition: At-Home Glucose Testing for Carb Optimization, Benefits of Alkaline Foods, Remedies for Pesky Colds, and More
May 4, 2014Ben Greenfield joins the show to answer your questions and discuss the following sports nutrition topics:
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-The possibility of depleting mineral stores while going low carb.
-The 7 supplements for low carb dieters, and why/when we need them
-At-home blood glucose testing to gauge carb intake
-Alkalinity: What are the facts, ins/outs, risks/benefits of an alkaline-based lifestyle for your average Joe/Jane ‘athlete’ (amateur).
-Getting sick a lot and it really interrupts training. Any recommendations to keep sinus/respiratory issues at bay?
-Allergy relief tips
-And More
Comments (3)
Questions: how long after eating or exercising should I check my glucose?
How long after you eat or exercise should you test your blood glucose?
Hi Susan,
I would start by looking at this for guidance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC35873….